about FRAN REINA

Fran Reina is an Italian underwater photographer based in Mexico. Her work blends the beauty of natural bodies of water with the human figure, capturing the ethereal, intimate connection between humans and underwater environments.

Fran’s artistic journey began in 2016 when she moved to Mexico and started working as a freelance diving photographer. This experience sharpened her technical skills and deepened her passion for capturing the beauty of underwater seascapes. Immersing herself in the cenotes of the Yucatán jungle sparked her desire to create dreamlike, otherworldly scenes that explore the connection between water and humanity.

Best known for her unique underwater artistic portraits, Fran emphasizes inclusivity, inviting individuals of all swimming abilities to experience weightlessness and self-expression in her timeless compositions. While freediving, she holds her breath to capture each shot without scuba gear, allowing her to move fluidly with her subjects and document genuine, unmanipulated moments. Her post-processing is minimal; she does not add elements digitally, ensuring that her images reflect the real underwater world.

Her deep understanding of human behavior in water allows her to guide subjects of any skill level into poses that may be challenging yet expressive. Through empathy and expertise, she helps her subjects embrace freedom, overcome fear, and express themselves underwater.

Her work has been published in Waterproof Magazine, Artells Magazine, and Artgo Magazine. She will exhibit her piece “The Fall of Gabriel” in the show Bodies of Water at 33 Contemporary Gallery Palm Beach Showroom and will also participate in photoMIAMI 2024 during Miami Art Week.